Resilient UBA grosses N384bn earnings, declares N91bn profit before tax
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its audited 2016 full year results, showing significant growth in gross earnings and profits, an attestation to its resilience, enhanced productivity and…
CBN crashes dollar to N360 for BTA, tuition, medicals; as Trumpflation forces Greenback to dip globally
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks in the country to immediately begin sale of forex for BTA, PTA, Tuition and Medical fees to customers at not…
Senate to probe Customs over N4 trillion revenue leakage
The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, has commenced investigation into alleged over N4 trillion revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service between 2006 and 2016. The Chairman of…
Outrage as Airline bars girls in leggings for improper dress code
United Airlines has incurred social media outrage after barring two teenage girls wearing leggings from boarding its flight from Denver in Colorado to Minneapolis on Sunday. Officials said the teenagers…
Hong Kong citizens seize social media to mock new leader over her 777 votes
Carrie Lam received a harbinger of difficulties ahead when the announcement of her victory in Hong Kong’s leadership election Sunday received not only cheers and boos, but laughter. Behind-the-scenes backing…
Airline violates Nigerian airspace 19 times, fined N9.5m by NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a fine of N9.5 million on a non-schedule airline for operating in the country without flight clearance. NCAA spokesman, Sam Adurogboye, said…
UK security to snoop on WhatsApp messages to sniff out terrorists
There must be “no place for terrorists to hide” and intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging services, the home secretary has said. Khalid Masood killed four people in…
Tinubu to fight Holyfield in charity boxing fiesta
Legendary five-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield will feature in May, in the most anticipated exhibition boxing match that will pit him against former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed…
Kaduna airport records 43,000 passengers in first 11 days
More than 43,000 passengers passed through the Kaduna Airport in its first 11 days of operations as the alternative to the Abuja Airport, according to the latest data submitted to…
Ambode, Fashola in a strategy meeting to boost electricity in Lagos
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and his predecessor Babatunde Raji Fashola, have put aside their recent public spat and are on talking terms again for the good of Lagos. Fashola, who is…